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F718 XSJ

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,291 mi
Last recorded72,291 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF718 XSJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 72,291 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 12,289 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 67,620 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 66,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside and nearside front brake discs pitted.

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

Prop shaft centre bearing collapsed.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,279 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 62,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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F718 XSJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,546 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F718 XSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F718 XSJ registered?

F718 XSJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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